Short Cuts

A sibling faces an unfair accusation of teen pop vandalism, an academic conducts a study into missing forks and three friends search for the right note. Josie Long presents short documentaries about small and petty victories.For Fork's Sake Produced by Mike WilliamsGood Company Produced by Jesse LawsonThe Gouging Produced by Steven Jackson Original music by Steven Jackson and Cue Shop, a music library and scoring co-opCurated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A writer discovers his digital double, the story behind a name and an erotic invitation - short documentaries about the intimate relationships between us. Presented by Josie Long.The Double Written and read by Joe Dunthorne A version of this story first appeared in the London Review of BooksIntimacy Produced by Kristina LoringA Name That Sounds Pretty Produced by Erisa ApantakuCurated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A vision of the city after dark through the eyes of a graffiti writer, a poem addressed to a piece of legislation and a glimpse of what it means to sell the pain in your life as art. Short autobiographical docs, adventures in sound and new forms where producers turn the microphone on themselves. Presented by Josie Long.Dear Section 28 Produced by Tash WalkerA406Catharsis Produced by ScotteeCurated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Recurring dreams, tarot cards and a message from the universe - Josie Long presents short documentaries about symbols and signs.Look Cool Be Gay Produced by Jesse Lawson and Sylwia OsieckaCall Me Produced by Emily FinchThe Magician Produced by Axel KacoutiéCurated by Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A bike race in memory of a Hastings fisherman, the football match that will never happen again, and the highs and lows of a dance competition through the eyes of a child. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures on the journey to first place.The Cha-cha Champion Featuring Emily, Marlene and Tomasz Produced by Sam Stone When Goss was God Written and read by Juliet Jacques The Ascent Featuring Gary Reid and Paul Joy Produced by Jodie Taylor and Will DaviesProducer: Andrea Rangecroft Curated by Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A charged summer, a garden blooms again, a silent room and the rumbling of lava - Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound which explore our mortality.A New Tense Author: Brit Jensen Sound: Martin Ožvold Music: Kaj T. Jensen, Bjørg Siedelman Christensen and FagradsfjallBower Produced by Phil SmithDragonfly Featuring Rebecca Finkel Produced by Alexandra SalmonCurated by Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A car ride tumbles through grief, teenagers howl in the woods and a snapshot of a day's answering machines across America - Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures where all the action unfolds in the present.Church in the woods, Louisiana, USA at 6pm in April 2020 Produced by Mara LazerThe Balloon Produced by Talia AugustidisAnimal Tracking Class With Andrius Gaidamavičius Produced by Vaida Pilibaitytė This recording was originally broadcast in the documentary Širdies formos pėdsakais (Heart Shaped Footprints)Thank you for Calling Produced by Jules BradleyCurated by Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Treetop antennas, a witness from history and a dialogue with a loudspeaker - Josie Long presents short radio docs and adventures in sound inspired by broadcasts into the ether. From the forests of North Carolina, USA to the city of Kyiv, Ukraine - two ham radio enthusiasts seek each other out and a voice from the past prompts a dialogue on listening between a rabbi and a radio producer.Treetop Radio Featuring Volodymyr Gurtovy and Thomas Witherspoon Produced by Cicely FellHere Comes Everybody Extract from Shake Rattle Roll - originally made for New American Radio Produced by Gregory Whitehead and Dan Lander www.somewhere.orgMattie's Broadcast Produced by Veronica Simmonds Featuring music from Alphabet of Wrongdoing by Cantor/Composer/Vocalist Daniela GesundheitCurated by Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A therapeutic technique sits at the heart of an interview and the protagonist of a novel speaks back to its writer - Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures which experiment with form.Everything is Fine Forecast Originally produced for the podcast Randomly Generated Thought Written and performed by Ewan Cameron. Music and sound design by Ewan CameronLife Partners Produced by Christina HardingeAfterword Written and read by Bongani Kona Sound design by Catherine BoulleCurated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

As the light fades, Josie Long presents short documentaries about hovering on the edge of darkness. A poetic dialogue prompted by an eager moon and a wander through nature in the gloaming.Eager Moon Produced by James T. Green and Ariana MartinezThe History of Night Featuring Dr Andrew Flack Produced by Hunter CharltonEpilogue Produced by Sean TowgoodCurated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4